Chester High School - Ravelings Yearbook (North Manchester, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1937 volume:

1,, %h . ■ W' m V “U ■ Nf Y P C“ ‘ t « , J Jr 5 ■, % rf , ' ‘ - -, “Y .., - ■ -..- IP j . flF pis, ■ ' ., Pi3 - y. 5 T s JfP'SeH� ' S4 Y3 ,„H f i oJ Y, ? -. r VSJfl f ■ '■« ‘‘ - ir ' W.YV '.:� fcjDH ' ■■ r rCP i rg US, T r,iA„ v' ,, w, i' y p ' k - ij Nwi . � ’ - —ji, 'frtf lil -1 M p-ff f J1 W kr mf VL -I siAfe:' HARRY P. BRAND Trustee DEDICATION To Mr. Harry P. Brand, township trustee, friend, and counsellor, who is vitally inter- ested in the advancement and welfare of Chester School, and who has aided mate- rially in the enlargement of the school cur- riculum and has equipped in a modern way the various departments of the school, we gratefully dedicate the Ravelings of 1937. NEIL M. GOOD HERMAN I. SHULTZ Co. Supt. Principal ADVISORY BOARD ROSCOE CARBER CLARENCE SCHILLING GEORGE HARSHMAN Public school education for the majority of students is the chief source of training for their life’s vocation and work. The present day high school should thoroughly train stu- dents for higher learning, but it must also provide definite train- ing for those that never enter college. I am a firm believer in practical education. I believe that the boys and g'rls of Chester Township are as fine and deserv- ing a group as can be found in any locality and deserve the best in educational opportunities. It is my purpose in my position to provide for these young people as strong an academic and practical education as Chester Township can afford. The Faculty . . . Mr. George Merkle “A true sportsman who know. how to win and Coach to lose.’ Social Science Miss Orpha Book “Thy modesty’s a candle to thy merit.” English Latin Mr. John Paul Huffman Miss Mildred Neher Mr. Joe Shanahan “Joyous is my life, and Joy is my wife.” Mathematics Home Economics “Life was a bore until last year.” English Physical Education “The good die young: my, I must take care of myself! ” Science Miss Helen Adams “ Tis she; we know her by her gait.” English Mr. Edwin Grossnickle Miss Lois Ulmer Mr. John I. Searer Mr. Roland Lorton Miss Beulah Burkhart Miss Maxine Maple “It’s such a serious business to be a funny man.” Commercial Public Speaking “Her voice, all who heard admired.” Music Art “He is a man of an unbounded stomach.” “There’s mischief in this man.” Social Science Voc. Agriculture Science “Quiet, capable, and obliging.” The School Nurse “Service with a smile.” The School Clerk Mr. E N ADVISKKS Shultz Miss Book WALTER AHLFELD “The knowledge of words is the gate to scholarship.’’ Chorus 1, 2, 3 Choir 2 Glee Club Sextet 4 “And it Rained” 3 “Dad For A Day” 3 “And Billy Disappeared” 4 Ravelings Staff 4 Editor-in-chief Hi-Y 2, 3. 4 Scholarship 1, 2, Four-year Scholarship Award 4 Geometry Contest 2 GEORGE AIRGOOD LoriSK FOSTER “Faint heart ne’er won fair lady.” Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 Secretary-Treasurer 4 “O Romeo, Romeo! Where art thou Romeo?” Chorus 1, 2 Glee Club 3, 4 PAUL REAVER “So short, but oh, what wit!” Hi-Y 3, 4 HELEN BECHTOLD “Oh, why should life all labor be?” Chorus 1, 2, 3 Glee Club 3 Girl Reserve 2, 3, 4 IX )R )TH Y BUCK EXSTAFF “life is for business, and efficiency is its aim.” Chorus 1, 2-, 3 Glee Club 3, 4 “Dad For A Day” 3 “And Billy Disappeared” 4 Class Vice President 3 Ravelings Staff 4 Associate Editor Girl Reserve 2, 3, 4 President 4 Debate 4 Girls’ Activities Award 4 ARTHUR GABLE “Gee, I’m sleepy; I was out every night last week.” Chorus 1 Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2 EDWARD GILBERT “For my part, getting up seems not so easy by half as lying down.” Glee Club 3 Chorus 3 Sextet 4 “And It Rained” 3 “Dad For A Day” 3 “And Billy Disappeared” 4 Class President 4 Student Council 2, 3, 4 President 4 THELMA CONRAD “Everything has a bright side and Thelma always finds it.” Chorus 1 Girl Reserve 2, 3, 4 “And Billy Disappeared” 4 Ravelings Staff 4 Circulation Manager Debate 4 MILDRED EMERICK “Glad and joyous is her very merry way As blithe and sunny as a summer day.” Chorus 1, 2, 3 Choir 2 Glee Club 3, 4 “Dad For A Day” 3 “And Billy Disappeared” 4 Girl Reserve 2, 3, 4 Service Committee 4 Hi-Y 2. 3, 4 President 4 Debate 3, 4 Oratorical Contest 4 Boys’ Activities Award 4 VELMA HEETER “If she will, she will, you may depend on it. If she won’t, she won’t and there’s an end on it.” Chorus 2, 3, 4 Choir 2 Orchestra 3 Glee Club 3, 4 “The Count and The Coed” 2 “And It Rained” 3 “Dad For A Day” 3 Class Yell Leader 1, 2 Class Roll Walter Ahlfeld George Airgood Paul Beaver Helen Bechtold Dorothy Blickenstaff Thelma Conrad Mildred Emerick Louise Foster Arthur Gable Edward Gilbert Velma Heeter Margaret Little Bette McClure Hersehel Merritt Bonita Michael Harold Morford MARGARET LITTLE “I’ve lived and loved.” Entered 1 Chorus 1, 2, 3 Glee Club 3, 4 “I)ad For A Day” 3 Class Secretary-Treasurer 2. 3 Girl Reserve 2, 3, 4 Social Committee 4 BETTE McOLURE “With a song in her heart as she does her part. Chorus 1, 2, 3 Choir 2 Singing Nine 1. 2. Glee Club 3. 4 Orchestra 4 “Ask The Professor” 1 “The Count And The Coed” 2 “And It Rained” 3 “And Billy Disappeared” 4 Class President 2 Class Vice President 1 Class Treasurer 4 Class Yell Leader 2 Student Council 2. 4 Ravelings Staff 4 Business Manager Debate 4 Librarian 3, 4 II EHSCHEL MERRITT “Not that I love study less, but that I love fun more.” Chorus 1 Hi-Y 2. 3. 4 “Dad For A Day” 3 “And Billy Disappeared” 4 Class Yell Leader 1 Ravelings Staff 4 Sports Editor Basketball 3. 4 Baseball 4 Captain 4 BONITA MICHAEL “Quiet, reserved, and studious is she.” Chorus 1, 2 Girl Reserve 2 Algebra Contest 1 Advanced Math. Contest 4 Ravelings Staff 4 Associate Editor Debate 4 “And Billy Disappeared” 4 HAROLD MORFORD “My thoughts are of Little.” Sextet 4 Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 Sergeant-at-arms 4 Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4 Baseball 4 s E N I ROYAL NKHKK “I get my lessons every day What more of praise can one daresay?” Chorus 1, 2, 3, Glee Club 2-, 3 Sextet 4 Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 Ravelings Staff 4 Photography Debate 4 THELMA ODl .M “An enthusiasm and a smile which are con- tagious.” Entered 3 ARTHUR OHMART “If women be there, there I be also.” Chorus 1 Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 “And Billy Disappeared” 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Debate 4 DOLORES RAGER “The flower of meekness on a stem of grace” Entered 3 Glee Club 3, 4 Girl Reserve 4 DWAYNE ROYER “The fineness of his nature is revealed in his gentlemanly courtesy.” “Dad For A Day” 3 Baseball 3, 4 RUTH RUNKEL “Coolness and absence of haste indicate her fine qualities.” Entered 1 Girl Reserve 2 WARDSCHROLL “Beware! I may yet do something sensa- tional.” Chorus 1, 2 VIRGINIA SELL “Woman is most perfect when most womanly.” Chorus 1, 2 Girl Reserve 2, 3, 4 Publicity Committee 4 MAX SHOCK “Keep a pluggin’ away.” Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 “And Billy Disappeared” 4 “Dad For A Day” 3 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 RUTH SMITH “No minutes bring me more content Than those in pleasing, useful studies spent.” Entered 2 Chorus 2 Glee Club 4 “And Billy Disappeared” 4 Girl Reserve 3, 4 Advanced Math. Contest 4 Class Roll Royal Neher Thelma Odum Arthur Ohmart Dolores Rager Dwayne Royer Ruth Runkel Ward Schroll Virginia Sell Max Shock Ruth Smith Georgia Ulmer Ralph Warren Arden Westaver George Winebrenner Edna Zimpelman Ruby Gump Georgia ulmkr ARDEN WESTAVER “Sweetly and stately, with all the grace of womanhood.” Chorus 1, 2 Choir 2 Orchestra 1, 3 Glee Club 3, 4 “And It Rained” 3 “Dad For A Day” 3 Girl Reserve 2. 3, 4 Program Committee 4 Class Vice President 4 Student Council 3, 4 Secretary 4 Librarian 3. 4 “If a good time is lacking, he will make one.” Chorus 1, 2 “Dad For A Day” 3 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 GEORGE WINEBRENNER “I am satisfied because I am just like me. Chorus 1 Hi-Y 2. 3, 4 Basketball 3, 4 Baseball 3. 4 RALPH WARREN “He knows the game!” Chorus 1, 2, Glee Club 3, 4 Sextet 4 Hi-Y 2, 3. 4 Vice President 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Captain 4 Baseball 3, 4 Boys’ Athletic Award 4 EDNA ZIMPELMAN “She speaks for herself.” Chorus 1 Girl Reserve 2, 3, 4 RUBY GUMP “A mind full of knowledge is a mind that never fails.” Class Colors:— Royal Blue and Silver. “Inky,” the pet kitten of the Senior Class, has unraveled the ball of events and fond memories that “Father Time” had wound about the past school year. After duly spanking Inky ani dep iv- ing him of his cream for a week, the Annual Staff attempts to wind the thread of time up again in the Ravelings of ’37. Class Will. . . . We, the Senior class of '37, realizing our unusual mental, physical, and social worth to the school and wishing our Alma Mater to advance even after we have gone, being of an unquestionably sane mind, do hereby make, ordain, and publish this our last will and testament. To our most beloved Faculty, we the Senior Class, will a carload of corn salve for the headaches they have suffered in deciding our deportment grades. To the Juniors, Mr. Shanahan’s complex microscope so that they may see the lower classmen next year. To the Sophomores we wholeheartedly will our sincere desire that they may not always be as now. To the Freshies we will plenty of patience to wait, before occupying our respect- ed and dignified positions. I, Arden Westaver, will my ability to bluff to Arlene Garber. I, Ruth Runkel, will my use of the Office scales to Ruth Bush. I, Virginia Sell, will my quiet and retiring nature to Edna Heeter. I, Walter Ahlfeld, will my ever-enlarging vocabulary to Eileen Metzger. I, Arthur Gable, will my ability to date in public to Daniel Hartsough. I, Mildred Emerick. will my freedom of speech to Sister Maxine. I, Her8chel Merritt, will my mischievous personality to Thomas Ebbinghouse. 1, Thelma Odum, will my diamond to Mary Ellen Alexander so that she may keep keep up with her sister. I, Bette McClure, will my pleasing voice to Richard Felabom for future yelling. I, Thelma Conrad, will my tooth-pick figure to Olive Kissinger. I, Dwayne Royer, will my spare time at intermissons to Jot Freeman. I, Louise Foster, will my blond locks to Jennie Smith. I, Max Shock, will my school girl complexion to Carl Heater. We, Bonita Michael and Dorothy Blickenstaff, will our prospects for being “Old Maids” to Madelyn Bush and Rosemary Robb. I, Agnes Harrell, will my possession of two class rings to Maude Esther Grindle. I. Ward Schroll. will my friend. Daniel Hartsough, to any Junior who needs a pal. I, Edna Zimpleman, will my future as a house wife to Kathryn Blickenstaff. I. Dolores Rager, will my dark eyes and hair to Wilma Clark. I, Arthur Ohmart, will my quaint growth on the upper lip to Ivan Mote. I, Royal Neher, will my monotone voice to Mr. Grossnickle’s future debaters. I, Harold Morford. will my thunderous tread to Stewart Hippensteel. I, Velma Heeter, will my daily walks to school to Lois Spacy. I. Paul Beaver, will my appendix to Dorothy Shanahan. We, Ruth Smith and George Airgood, as the tallest girl and boy in our class, will our height to Evelyn Mallock and Wayne Collett respectively. I, Helen Bechtold. will my snappy eyes to Donald Gable. I, George Winebrenner, will my poor circulation, which makes five coats neces- sary, to Marjorie Partridge. 1, Ruby Gump, will my Florida tan to Virginia Ulrey. I, Georgia Ulmer, will my “A” in penmanship to Arden Tayloi. I, Ralph Warren, will my devotion for “the one and only girl” to Jack Reiff. I. Margaret Little, will my glances toward the rear of the study hall to Dwayne Ulrey. I, Marguerite Scheerer, will my ability to walk on spikes to Ruth Protzman. This document will be, but should not be forgotten, so we hereby nominate and appoint as executor, Jack Richards, who shall preserve this by placing it behind the fourth brick south of the third brick west of the second brick below the first office w indow. In witness whereof we do here place our hand and seal this fifteenth day of April, Nineteen Hundred and Thirty-Seven, A. D. THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1937 Witnessed by: INKY Room 103 Class Prophecy . . . Inky, the mischievous kitty, is in trouble again, but this time he has punished himself. It all began one evening when we were at staff meeting. Walter Ahlfeld, the editor, wound up a mechanical mouse and sent it scurrying across the floor. Inky sighted the mouse and hurried after it. He w’as just ready to pounce upon it when he toppled over a pedestal upon which Lady Fortune’s crystal was resting. The mouse was forgotten as the crystal crashed to the floor, and bits were scattered in all directions. A piece landed before Inky, who gazed at it a few moments and then scampered away. His departure was unnoticed by the staff members, for we were hurriedly picking up and collecting the scattered crystal. By chance, Bette McClure saw Paul Beaver as the champion Skii-jumper in Sweden. This revelation immediately led to an exciting game of discovering the fate of the other class members. We saw Velma Heeter, a model of the Lady d'Wayne Shoppe on Park Avenue, dining with George Winebrenner. He was representing Nebraska at the annual meeting of the International Potato Grow- ers’ Association. Just before we dropped the bit of crystal, the hostess of the lunchroom came to the table. She was none other than Marguerite Scheerer. Another bit of crystal revealed a conversation between Arthur Ohmart, a successful Chester Township farmer, and George Airgood. We listened a few minutes and discovered that Arthur as president of the local Farm Bureau wanted George to give a speech at the monthly meeting. George remarked that his work as manager of the Sidney Wanzer Milk Plant near Servia left very little spare time; however after much insisting on Arthur’s part, George finally consented. In a gray piece of crystal we saw Ward Schroll, towing a damaged auto in Bunker’s Junk Yard, where he was chief mechanic. The owner of the car was a Wabash society matron, the former Miss Helen Adams. She had been munching an ice cream cone in an attempt to keep cool. However the blistering afternoon sun had an ill effect on the cream, and in trying to prevent the spotting of her white crepe gown, she tossed it aside and in doing so had lost control of her car. The Bippus telephone operator, Viriginia Se 1, was seen in her daily gossip with Helen Bechtold, dietitian of the New Salem Cafeteria. In a sturdy brown chip of crystal we saw Indiana’s two United States Senators, Dorothy Blick- enstaff and Edw'ard Gilbert. Senator Gilbert was known as the Hoosier Huey Long, while Miss Blick- enstaff had gained fame by championing the rights of women. These two had lately introduced a bill requiring all boys to be taught to cook. A china blue crystal revealed Mr. Shultz resting aboard his private yacht, The Beulah. His secretary, a former pupil, Agnes Harrell, came out on the deck to take dictation. Between their sips of lemonade, we discovered that Mr. Shultz was accepting the appointment of U. S. Ambassador to Cuba, and he with his family were enroute to Havana. In a piece of crystal we saw Dolores Rager among bolts of plaid, dotted, and flowered crepes. She. as the head saleslady at Marshall Field’s branch store in Laketon, was aiding a former school- mate, Ruth Runkel Lewellyn, to select material for a new dress. Ruth wanted the dress for the street fair at Urbana, south of her home. The piece of crystal that Thelma Conrad discovered under the table leg showed two gentlemen playing golf. The one was Water Ahlfeld, the brilliant Wall Street financier, who was known for his clever investing. The other was Mr. George Merkle, who was the National Athletic Director of the Y M. C. A. We watched the game a few moments and concluded that Mr. Merkle could have won if his mind had been on his shots instead of the book he was reading. When he reluctantly laid it aside to putt, we saw the title, The Autobiography of Shakespeare (Edith). In another fragment of crystal we saw a charming divorcee, who had won favor with Baldwin, the Prime Minister of England. A piece of crystal lying near by was Ditto . With one accord we concluded that the two pieces had revealed the future of the two Thelmas, still the same in name, costumes, and behavior. Mr. Shultz discovered a portion of the crystal in which it was very difficult to see, as electric wires and magnetic currents formed a labyrinthian maze. Finally we were able to distinguish Royal Neher and Mr. Joe Shanahan, two famous physicists, at work. They had recently invented the Wonder Scales which would weigh a person only as much as he would wish. By the demand of the fat ladies these two gentlemen were awarded the Nobel Prize in 1950. Imagine Miss Book’s surprise when she gazed into a yellow chip of crystal and saw herself at a wrestling match. It seemed she was a librarian in Chicago and had gone to see Max Shock participate in the ring. A green bit of crystal revealed another senior Margaret Little, and her husband, Harold Mor- ford, vacationing in New York City. They had a dairy in South Carolina and furnished goat milk for a negro orphanage. We saw them bid good-bye to their high school friend, Ralph Warren. He had re- cently received much publicity, as he had ridden “Rosebud ’ the winning horse at the Kentucky Derby. It was rumored that Paris was his destination and as Georgia Ulmer was an interior decorator there, we decided that the rumor was probably true. We saw Mr. Huffman, as the principal of Chester in a metallic piece of crystal. He was also a sponsor of the Senior class and was chaperoning it on its annual tour to Indianapolis. While there the students visited the state legislature in session. Mr. Huffman saw his present fellow-faculty members, Edwin Grossnickle and Roland Lorton. Mr. Grossnickle was Speaker of the House; we. the staff members, marveled as we heard him deliver a dramatic speech. Mr. Lorton, president of Purdue, was in the lobby very much interested in the passage of a bill providing for a $15,000 appropriation to buy modern streamline farm machinery for Purdue University. In a small portion of scarlet crystal we saw Bonita Michael, a kindergarten teacher on Cape Cod, scolding a pupil. The small boy’s features looked familiar, but who was he? He was fat and chubby, with twinkling gray eyes. Then as his mother entered the room, we easily recognized him. for the little fellow resembled his Uncle Royal. From the conversation between Bonita and Mrs. Shull, we learned that Junior had been rather mischievous. His mother, who was formerly Mildred Neher, a Chester teacher, sympathized with her son’s tea her and promised that he would behave better in the future. Having found a tiny orchid piece of crystal, Herschel Merritt cried. “Hey, kids, look at this!’’ The staff members crowded about Hersch to see another future revealed. In the crystal we saw Dwayne Royer conversing with Mr. Searer in a radio studio. Dwayne was the announcer of the Servia Water Heeters’ Program on the V-E-H network. The program was soon to go on the air and Dwayne was busy giving Mr. Searer instructions. Mr. Searer had seemingly replaced H. G. Wells as the world’s most famous historian, and he was an honored guest on the program. In a gay multi-colored fragment of crystal, we saw Miss Lois Ulmer, the musical director at Warner Bros., in New York City in search of new talent for the musical production, “Amiss (Dale) Comes Home.” She had with her a script writer, Bette McClure, of the Warner studios and a make- up man, Arden Westaver. who was an understudy of Max Factor. Miss Ulmer appeared to be greatly pleased with the talent she found in a broadway show. She was especially pleased with the per- formance of two of her former pupils, Mildred Emerick and Herschel Merritt, a popular tap-dancing team. Miss Ulmer also recommended Louise Foster of the Follies to Warner Bros, to play in the “Gold Diggers of ’48.” We saw two seniors, Ruth Smith and Ruby Gump, in a portion of clear, shiny crystal. Ruth Smith was the chairman of the Board of Immigration. She issued entrance papers to the immigrants after Ruby had aided in giving them a physical examination. Ruby had taken nurse’s training after her graduation from Chester. While the staff members were learning the futures of the seniors from the bits of crystal. Mr. Shultz was putting the pieces together. To our annoyance we discovered that two pieces were gone. We searched the room but were unable to find the lost. Finally someone suggested we read the class roll; this we did. and discovered that the futures of Edna Zimpleman and Arthur Gable must have been contained in the missing pieces. Considering the fact that the future of these two was lost, the staff members concluded that it would be a waste of energy to search for the pieces longer, as every one knew Edna and Arthur’s future anyway. At last Virginia Sell found one piece of crystal that revealed the future of Inky. We looked into the crystal and saw our mischievous pet. old and stiff with age, lying before a fireplace. We then began to wonder where Inky could be. We searched the building, but our pet kitty was no where to be found. A few days later Inky came back, tired and footsore. When Miss Book had given him a saucer of cream and Inky had rested, he explained his strange disappearance. Inky told the staff members that when he had gazed into the crystal that landed before his paws, he saw just what we had seen, himse.f as an old cat. He had always been so young and gay. that he never realized he would grow old. At first, he became angry and resolved that he would not grow old, so he had gone in search of the Fountain of Youth. Soon discovering the impossibility of his task, he returned home, content to grow old as all kittens and roast his paws before the fire Now Lady Fortune has informed the staff members that because the crystal was broken, none of the futures will come true, so inky and the seniors really ARE worried. The Classes Junior Class Class Officers President ............... Robert Gidley Vice-President ...... Dorothy Shanahan Secretary ....................... Helen Bollinger Treasurer ................ Eileen Emley BACK ROW: Daniel Hartsough, Robert Partridge, Philip Weddle, Addison Krom, Galen Brindle, Robert Gidley, Maude Esther Grindle, Ruby Biehl. SECOND ROW: Elmer Rinehart, Dee Royer, James Burton, Jot Freeman, Dwayne Ulrey, Joe Karn, Dorothy Shanahan, Lenchen Alex- ander, Geraldine Blickenstaff. FRONT ROW: Deloris Schroll, Helen Bollinger, Ruth Protzman, Mary Ellen Alexander, Grace Feighner, Mabel Shaffer, Frances Stude- baker, Berdena Ulshafer. Olive Kissinger, Eileen Emley. Juniors whose pictures do not appear: Roger Airgood, Gene Carter, Howard Harper. Sophomore Class BACK ROW: Norman Little, Jack Reiff, Blaine Richards, Jack Garrison. Vincent Dowling, Arden Metzger, Marvin Garber. John Kissinger, Donald Gable, Vernon Johnson, Dean Krom, Arden Working. Class Officers President ........... Tom Ebbinghouse Vice-President ........... Dean Krom Secretary ............. Eileen Metzger Treasurer ................. Jack Reiff THIRD ROW: Merrill Miller, Arden Shaffer, Dallas Vergon, Josephine Gilbert, Lois Spacy, Emma Lou Meyer, Joan Lautzenhiser, Evelyn Werking, Maxine Emerick, Max Bush. Junior Judy. Tom Ebbing- house. SECOND ROW: Mary Haupert. Martha Neher, Rosemary Robb, Madelyne Bush. Regina Heater. Betty Herrick. Esther Blickenstaff, Eloise Coning, Wanda Young. Madelene Grist, Robert Krichbaum, Ralph Hopp. Dennis Warren. FRONT ROW: Jesse Lefforge. Robert Frieden. Wayne A. Johnson, Lee Smith. Arden Taylor. Russell Morford, Lucy Orr, Eileen Bechtold, Mary Ellen Weddle. Eileen Metzger. Kathryn Blickenstaff, Mary Eliza- beth Badskey, Edna Heeter. Sophomores not in the picture: Guy Fisher. Freshman Class Class Officers President ............... George Welch Vice-President .......... Betty Abbott Secretary ............... Eldon Knecht Treasurer ............ Chalmer Airgood BACK ROW: Walter Niccum, Arden Coon. Chalmer Airgood, Wayne Johnson. Worden Bechtold. Paul Bolinger, Dale Cline. Robert Frantz. Kenneth Dickey. Kenneth Clark. Stuart Hippensteel. THIRD ROW: John Walters, Lamoine Urschel, Iva Mae Morford, Betty McClure, Marian Harrison. Genevra Auker, Mary K. Ahlfeld, Betty Hyde. Donna Rager, Betty Reiff. Marie Biehl. Robert Moser. SECOND ROW: John Murphy. Raymond Fivecoate, Wallace Ulrey Betty Abbott, Marietta Hanley, Bessie Weaver, Doris Ewick, Ruth Bush. Arlene Garber, Betty Warren, Richard Frantz, Carl Miller. FRONT ROW: John Westafer. George Welch. Jasper Garner, Dean Schilling. James Mote, Eldon Knecht, Evangeline Swihart. Ruth Frantz, Lois Nordman, Luella Smith, Mary Norris, Marjorie Partridge, Arnold Frederick. Freshmen whose pictures do not appear: Robert Bolinger, Blen dene Martin, Theora Martin. Advisers Miss Xeher Mr. Sea re r Miss rimer Mr. Ijorton Eighth Grade Class Officers President .......... Evelyn Mallock Vice-President ............. Helen Little Secretary ........... Dorothy Karn Treasurer ...... Esther Blickenstaff BACK HOW: Marjorie Bechtold. Mildred Clark. Esther Blicken- staff. Robert Krom. Kenneth Caskey. Lowell Schnepp. Rozella Bechtold, Betty Bussard. Richard Felabom. THIRD ROW: Anna Lois Dickey, Evelyn Coning, Blaine Gross- nickle, Robert Harrell, Irvin Grist, Charlotte Gill, Gerald Garrison, Robert French, Dick Freeman, Johnny Foster, Charles Dillman, Leroy Enyeart. SECOND ROW: Berniece Yocum. Marie Meadows, Robert Lefforge, Virginia Little, Helen Little, Dorothy Karn. Ida May Keaffaber, Phyllis Hoover. Marjorie Keaffaber. Lamoine Helvey. Vivian Helvey, Max Heeter, Carl Heater. FRONT ROW: Glen Bollinger. Luella Walters. Edna May Ohmart, Ruth Orr, Joe Spacy, Rex O’Hara. Ivan Mote, Billy Miller, Wayne Collett, Donna Studebaker, Jennie Smith, Glen Schilling, Evelyn Mallock. Students not in the picture: Doris Cripe, Donald Bolinger, Junior Frey. Eula ('line. Roberta Hill, Robert Growcock. Seventh Grade Class Officers President ............... Joan Frantz Vice-President .......... Verlon Sites Secretary ............. Eunice Hanley Treasurer ................. Opal Pence BACK ROW: Willodean Huffman, Frances Dowling, Helen Over- holser, Derelys Vergon. Jean Orr. Deloris Kester. Mary Bowen, Richard Michael. Robert Cummins. FOURTH ROW: ('laude Smith, Rex Winebrenner, Sharon Stellar, Kenton Royer, Robert Kreider, Verlon Sites, Delbert Hartman, Earl Lambert, Wayne Miller, Lloyd Meyer, Virgil Frantz. THIRD ROW: Eileen Lambert, Avonne Reed, Opal Pence, Eunice Hanley, Joan Frantz. Helen Metzger. Marietta Metzger, Mabel Hippen- steel. Velma Frantz. Norma Bechtold. Ethel Mae Conrad, Dorcas Frederick. SECOND ROW:Ivan Zimpleman. Max Robb. Verl Stellar, Maurice Young, Garl Young, Paul Sell. Arden Urschel, Edith Smith, Mary L. Schroll, Audra Schilling. Betty Scheerer, Joanne Reiff, Virginia Ulrey, Wilma Clark. FRONT ROW: Max Garrison, Ross Briner, Carl Fivecoate, Donald Miller. Jimmy Gidley, Gene Biehl. Betty Drudge. Reva Drudge. Students not in the picture: Gladys Cripe, Eugene Smolek. merkle-coach brinole - sto. Moa. HELVE Y - STO. MOR. WfcSTAVFR-G OHfOART LC FFOUCrF - F. ARDEN WEST AVER “Westy” “Westy” held down the center berth for the Panthers this year. He will be greatly missed by graduation. RALPH WARREN “Fuzzy” Another Senior, Ralph played guard for the Chester team during the season. He was ranked high in t .e scoring position. HERSCHEL MERRITT “Hersch” “Hersch” was the fast stepping forward on the Merkle coached machine. Because of graduation this year his position will be hard to fill. JESSE LEFFORGE “Jess” “Jess was a fast straight shooting forward. He will have two more years with the Panthers. JACK REIFF “Jack” Jack was the smallest man on the squad, but made up for his size by his accurate floor work and shooting. He is only a Sophomore. JOE KARXS “Steve” “Steve” was the varsity back guard on the Panther team this year. He will need plenty of watching next year. Joe is a Junior. ARTHUR OHMART “Art” “Art” was a regular on the second team at the first of the year but was later moved to a varsi y position. He graduates this year. DWAYNE ULHEY “Pankin” “Punkin” was the reserve center for the Panthers this year. He is only a Junior and will be an important cog in the Panther machine next year. MAX SHOCK “Max” Max was the man whom Merkle called unon when he wanted a good defensive man. He will be lost by grad- uation. JAMES BURTON “J.B.” J B. gained much experience during h;s first year on the squad. He will be a Senior next year. IIA ROLD MORFORD “Harold” Morford played center on the second ‘eam this year; he was also a good reserve for the first team. He grad- uates this year. GEORGE WINERRENNER “Wine” “Wine” was the reserve forward and regular on t ie second team. He will be a great loss to the team. Junior High School Squad Coach Merkle Glen Bollinger Robert Kreider Arden Urschel Jimmie Gidley Donald Miller Lamoine Helvey Joe Spacy Ivan Zimpleman Billy Miller Richard Felabom Gerald Garrison Rex Winebrenner LeRoy PJnyeart Richard Michael Lowell Schnepp Paul Frey Jr. Robert Lefforge Ross Briner Paul Sell The School Song (Notre Dame Victory March) Cheer! Cheer! for Chester High School! Cheer for the honor marking her school. Hail the colors, blue and white Sing out the valor of her might. What tho’ the odds be great or small; Dear Chester High School will conquer all, While her loyal sons are fighting onward to victory. FAVORITE YELLS Blue and White Fight! Fight! Blue and White Fight! Fight! Who fight? We fight! Blue and White fight! fight! Zig-Zag-Zig-Zag: Zig-Zag-Zoo! Come on team! zig-zag through ! Give ’em the blue, the blue, the blue! Give ’em the white, the white, the white! Give ’em the blue, give ’em the white, Yea team, fight!! Good luck team! good luck team! Team! we say good luck! Reserves Chalmer Airgood Lamoine Urschel Robert Partridge Jot Freeman John Kissinger Guy Fisher Wayne Johnson Max Bush Kldon Knecht Arden Coon Norman Little Robert Gidley John Walters Dale Cline Wallace Ulrey Dennis Warren Blaine Richards Carl Miller Jasper Garner Kenneth Clark Merrill Miller Season Record CHESTER .......... 4 CHESTER .......... 5 CHESTER .......... 0 CHESTER ......... 2 CHESTER .......... 5 ('HESTER ........ 11 CHESTER .......... 6 LA FONTAINE ..... 11 CENTRAL .......... 9 BEAVER DAM ...... 11 LAFONTAINE ....... 6 LINLAWN .......... 6 CLEAR CREEK .... 10 CENTRAL .......... o Director: MISS ORPHA BOOK JUNIOR CLASS PLAY Director: MISS HELEN ADAMS ■ 6U'V' SENIOR ( LASS 1� LAY And Billy Disappeared” CHARACTERS HON. R. M. BORDEN, the attorney 1SHMAEL. the hermit ........... MR. BILLY, the aviator ........ BUB DUSENBERRY, the boy ....... GENE GREENER, the salesman MARY BLAKE, the mystery ....... MISS MATCH, the spinster ...... MRS. GRAY, the wife............ NANCY BORDEN, the debutante ... AGGIE BORDEN, the child KITTIE, the maid .............. ARTHUR OHMART ...... EDWARD GILBERT ... WALTER AHLFELD ... HERSCHEL MERRITT .......... MAX SHOCK ...... BETTE McCLURE ...... THELMA CONRAD BONITA MICHAEL DOROTHY BLICKENSTAFP ..... MILDRED EMERICK .......... RUTH SMITH JUNIOR CLASS PLAY “Second Story Peggy” CHARACTERS MRS. DELANCE Y. a woman of few words ......... EILEEN EM LEY BILLY DURAND, her star boarder ............... ROBERT GIDLEY DAISY, a little smarter than she looks ..... OLIVE KISSINGER MURPHY, the cop on the beat .................... JOE KARN HELEN HENDERSON, more fickle than faithful .......... MAUDIE GRINDLE KENNETH STERLING, the lucky man (?) ......... JAMES BURTON PEGGY, wanted by the police .............. DOROTHY SHANAHAN DEXTER, a detective DEE ROYER Boy’s Sextet This is the first year for the boys sextet, and it has proved to be a worth while organization. The boys have made several public ap- pearances which were appreciated by their audiences and enjoyable to them. Girl’s Glee Club The main project for this year was the presentation of the spring cantata, “The Childhood of Hiawa- tha.” The personnel of this organiza- tion is limited to the three upper grades. Chester School Orchestra Any student that is capable of playing his instrument is eligible to enter orchestra regardless of his age The present orchestra personnel in- cludes students from the fifth to the twelfth year. High School Chorus This organization is open to any high school student. There is an en- rollment of fifty voices which makes an inspiring group with which to work. Their main appearance was at the baccalaureate services. Girl Reserves’ Program Recognition ... October Carnival .... October Our Attitude Tow'ard People . November Peace On Earth Good Will Toward Men . December Mothers’ and Daughters’ Banquet .. February Welcome Hi-Y .... .. March Installation April Hi-Y Program Informal Initiation .... September Formal Initiation ........ October Physics Demonstration Prof. Morris ......... November “The Soul” Rev. Rowsey .. December “Hoy and Girl Relationships” Frank Wade ............ January “Personality”—Prof. A. R. Eikenberry ........... February “The Body”— Mr. Merkle .............. March Swimming Party—Huntington Y. M. C. A............... March Best Girl Banquet ......... April CHESTER QIRL RESERVES HI -Y Back Row': Lucy Orr, Kathryn Blickenstaff, Lois Spacy, Madelyn Bush. Mary Haupert, Emma Lou Meyer, Mary E. Badskey, Ruby Biehl, Joan Laut- zenhiser. Edna Heeter, Olive Kissinger, Thelma Conrad. Second Row: Maude E. Grindle, Martha Neher, Regina Heeter, Mary E. Weddle, Esther Blicken- staff, Josephine Gilbert, Maxine Emerick, Evelyn Working, Betty Herrick. Edna Zimpleman. Miss Orpha Book. Third Row: Miss Lois Ulmer, Sponsor; Lenchen Alexander. Deloris Rager, Ruth Smith. Mary E. Alexander, Eileen Bechtold, Madelene Grist, Dor- othy Shanahan. Helen Bechtold. Miss Helen Adams, Miss Mildred Neher. Lower Row : Mildred Emerick. Virginia Sell, Eileen Emley, Dorothy Blickenstaff, Margaret Little, De- loris Schroll, Helen Bollinger, Geraldine Blicken- staff. Rosemary Robb, Eileen Metzger. OFFICERS Dorothy Blickenstaff .................... President Deloris Schroll ................... Vice President Eileen Emley ............................ Secretary Helen Bollinger ......................... Treasurer Back Row: Mr. Huffman, Jack Garrison, Arden Werking, George Airgood, John Kissinger, Thomas Ebbinghouse, Arthur Ohmart, Arden Westaver, Walter Ahlfeld. Addison Krom. Arthur Gable. Philip Weddle. Second Row: Donald Gable. Robert Partridge. Dee Royer. Blaine Richards. Roger Airgood, Royal Neher. Marvin Garber, Robert Gidley, Dean Krom, Robert Krichbaum, Mr. Grossnickle, Mr. Merkle. Third Row: Mr. Searer. Jesse Lefforge. Jack Reiff, Dwayne Ulrey, Max Shock. Paul Beaver. Lee Smith. Galen Brindle, Vernon Johnson. Robert Freiden. Jot Freeman. Mr. Shanahan, Sponsor: Mr. Shultz. Lower Row: Junior Judy, Wayne Johnson. Ralph Hopp, Edward Gilbert. Ralph Warren, Herschel Merritt. Harold Morford, George Winebrenner. Mer- rill Miller. Norman Little. OFFICERS Edward Gilbert ........................ President Ralph Warren ..................... Vice President George Airgood ............. Secretary-Treasurer Harold Morford ................ Sergeant-at-Arms Varsity Debaters Front Row: Thelma Conrad, Bonita Michael, Dor- othy Shanahan, Dorothy Blickenstaff, Bette McClure. Back Row: Robert Gidley. Dee Royer. Mr. Gross- nickle, coach. Royal Neher, Edward Gilbert, Eileen Emley. Reserve Debaters Front Row: George L. Welch, Josephine Gilbert, Donnahelle Rager, Betty Hyde, Fran- ces Studebaker, Arlene Garber, Betty Reiff, Marian Harrison. Back Row. Ralph Hopp, Junior Judy, Walter Niccum. Lee Smith, Arthur Ohmart, Arthur Gab.e, Mr. Grossnickle, coach, Vernon Johnson, Kenneth Dickey, John Murphy, Wayne A. Johnson. More than forty spirited students responded to the early December call for participation in debate. All but one lacked experience; accordingly their open minds drank the fundamentals. Two-member af- firmative and negative teams clipped out versatile and often humorous issues on such questions as the the following: “Resolved that a system of pass or fail be substituted for the grading system, and, provocative of more interest—“Resolved that girls should ask boys for dates, each sharing half the expense. Following the Christmas vacation the group was divided into Varsity and Reserve teams. The Reserve speakers continued debating the date question in a two-round schedule with Lagro and Lin- lawn. Meanwhile the varsity group worked diligently on the state question—“Resolved that all electric utilities should be governmentally owned and operated.” Practice debates were held with South Whitley .Wabash, and other schools. The season’s most enjoyed and inspirational day was January 16 on which day the Varsity teams entered the Ft. Wayne Practice Tournament held at North Side High School. Those who partook of. this event were: Affirmative: Thelma Conrad, Bonita Michael, Eileen Emley, Bette McClure, and Dee Royer; and Negative: Dorothy Blickenstaff, Dorothy Shanahan, Royal Neher, Edward Gilbert and Robert Gidley. The sectional contest was held at Wabash on Feb. 7 and 20. This county tournament closed our season, Chester winning from Laketon and losing to Central, Linlawn. and Wabash. Student Council Officers: Edward Gilbert, Pres. Georgia Ulmer. Secretary Mr. Shultz. Adviser. Members: Edward Gilbert. Georgia Ul- mer. Agnes Harrell, Bette McClure, Ro- bert Gidley, Dorothy Shanahan. Helen Bollinger, Eileen Emley, Tom Ebbing- house. Dean Krom, Eileen Metzger. Jack Reiff, George Welch. Betty Abbott, Elden Kneeht, Chalmer Airgood. Evelyn Mallock, Helen Little, Dorothy Karn, Esther Blickenstaff, Joan Frantz, Ver- lon Sites. Eunice Hanley, Opal Pence. Duties: 1. Discussion of general school prob- lems with teacher. 2. Direction of various school activit- ies. 3. Leadership in recognized ideals of the school. Parent-Teacher Association To the Student Body of Chester High School: The Parent-Teacher Association is a school organization for the advancement of mutual interests of Parents and Teachers. Educational, Social, Moial, and Physical are a few of these interests. Educational, that the pupil might get the greatest number of facts and correlate them to solve the problems of life to his greatest advantage. Social, that he may be able to meet others with dignity and poise. Moral, that he may leave the world a little better and cleaner for his having lived. Physical, that he may present to the next generation a health certificate of the highest type. OFFICERS OF THE P. T. A. E. H. GILBERT, President E. H. Gilbert ......... President Mrs. Homer Ebbinghouse .... Vice-Pres. Orpha Book ........ Sec’y-Treas. Alumni Association To The Student Body of Chester High School: The Alumni Association of Chester High School wish to extend to the student body and faculty of Chester High School not only our good wishes but also our sincere congratulations for the con- stant progress of the institution in the educational as well as in the spiritual and social field. It is indeed gratifying to all the Alumni to note the consistent growth it has made. We delight and take great pleasure in your accomplishments. Permit us to offer the following as a suggested rule and guide to the entire student body, but more especially to the class which will graduate this year. We believe that the problem of making a living, in its broadest sense, is becoming increasingly difficult with the passing of the years. It is also our belief that in order for a voung man or woman graduating from high school to take his or her place as a useful citizen in this complex world, high standards of educational efficiency are becoming more important daily. May we therefore suggest to you as you graduate from this institution that you make every possible effort to prepare yourselves and specialize by further education in the particular field which you have chosen to seek your livelihood. If this is not possible by your attendance at an in- stitution of higher learning, then may we suggest that you make every effort to secure such learn ing at home in some form of extension education We know that as you graduate from Chester High School you have thoroughly in mind all the basic fundamentals necessary for higher learning and, indeed in a great many instances, all that is necessary for the job of living. Lastly, permit 11s to sug- gest that you alwavs remember and revere your Alma Mater with a deep sense of loyalty and re- spect for the institution in which you have no doubt learned some of the greatest lessons of life. OFFICERS OF THE ALUMNI ASSOC. B ron c- Kennedy, President Byron Kennedy ................ President Glenn Beery ................. Vice-Pres. Pauline Pottenger ................ Sec’y i!i i I isninfiin vniin piiff n i nt • i nrt v Boy’s 4-H Club Girl’s 4-H Club Chester Boy’s 4'H Club Chester Girls’ 4-H Club The Chester Boys’ 4-H Club is showing improve- ment and is progressing towards a future of fine ideals and great attainments. We have no doubt but that the pledge used in all 4-H Clubs is the basic cause of all this improve- ment and progress, for in giving this pledge each mem- ber obligates himself to use his Head for clearer thinking, his Heart for better living in his home, his community, and his country. In May, 1936, the following 4-H Clubs organized with an approximate membership of thirty; the Potato Club, the Corn Club, the Colt Club, the Leadership Club, and the Lamb Club. Above all, the Colt Club produced the most outstanding achievements. The club program during the summer and fall included regular meetings; several livestock judging and inspection tours conducted by the county agent, the club leader, and the vocational agriculture instructor; a four day Club Camp at Lake Webster; a trip to Purdue on Swine Day; and the Colt Shows and other public exhibits held at the close of the Club season to classify each member's project and to award prizes. The Girls’ 4-H Club was organized in Chester Township in April, 1936 with fifty-four girls enrolling in Food Pre- paration, Clothing, Baking, Canning, Room Improvement, Gardening, and Leadership. These projects were taken by the girls. Thirty-two girls exhibited at the county exhibit at Wabash October 6, 7, 8th. They won sixteen blue, ten red, and four white ribbons. Eleven exhibits were sent to the State Fair. Phyllis Hoover, Donna Rager, Helen Bollinger, and Ruth Protzman sent exhibits in canning. Phyllis won two red ribbons; Donna, one white; Ruth won three blue and one red ribbon. She won highest honor in Ball Bros, state canning con- test on one quart of yellow wax beans and one quart of red raspberries. Geor- gia Ulmer and Lois Spacy sent two ex- hibits in Room Improvement. Georgia won a blue ribbon and Lois won a red ribbon. Senior Awards The recognition of students by presen- tation of certain awards, and student par- ticipation in contests of inter-school type tends to develop the best talents of the students of the school. To gain this goal the following awards have been given and contest winners have been recognized. SCHOLARSHIP ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES Walter Ahlfeld Edward Gilbert Dorothy Blickenstaff ATHLETICS Ralph Warren The scholarship medal is awarded each year to the student that has had the ranking scholarship for the first three and one-half years of his high school work. The winner this year had an average scholarship of 96%. This award is the highest award that the school offers. The activities medals are given to the girl and boy in the Senior Class that have held in an effic- ient manner the greatest number of responsible positions in the school during the school year. These award winners are chosen by a vote of the high school faculty. The Athletics award is given to the boy that has been considered to have been of greatest value to the school in all types of athletics in which the school participates. This award winner is chosen by the coach and principal. CONTEST WINNERS LATIN I Esther Blickenstaff Lee Smith LATIN II Ruth Protzman Helen Bollinger SPELLING Helen Bollinger Agnes Harrell GEOMETRY Esther Blickenstaff Lee Smith ALGEBRA Betty Hyde Betty Reiff ADV. MATH. Bonita Michael Ruth Smith ORATORICAL Edward Gilbert Chester Township Elementary Schools . . ♦ ELEMENTARY GRADE TEACHERS Chester— -Grades 1 3 5 Servia — Grades 1 2 4 5 2— Ruth Dillman 4—Mary Kreamer 6—E. J. Singer 3— Ida Weimer 6—Herman Meyer New Salem—Grades Liberty Mills—Grades 1 2 3—Thelma Bechtold 4 5 6—Delbert Coning 1 2 3—Carrie Sausaman 4 5 6—H. B. Dickey GRADUATES 1� 43—1 � 1� GRADE I CHESTER—Ralph Bolinger, Wayne Clark, Teddy Coon,Beverly Crawford, Dorothy Cripe, Dolores Grist, Roger Grossnickle, June Hanley, Richard Hapner, Robert Johnson, Don Martin. Dean Neher, John O’Hara, Wanda Penrod, Bruce Pottenger, Martha Smith, Marjorie Smith, Ann Snavely, Barbara Sproat, Carolyn Warner, Jay Werking. SERVIA—Gladys Airgood, Kenneth Bucher, Gerald Fivecoate, Donald Hyde, Lawrence Keaffaber, Mary Louise Orr, George Poer, Gene Royer, Bernadine Stellar, Bobby Walters, Ardith Weitzel, Bonnie Jean Winebrenner, Henry Lawrence Young. Sylvia Louise Young. NEW SALEM—Harry Betten, Liela Bechtold Herbert Creamer, Inez Fisher, Bobby Little, Doris Meyer, Joe Partridge, Rex Schilling, Mary L. Schnepp, Patricia Schroll, Jo Ann Young. LIBERTY MILLS—Merle Ohmart, Helen Frantz, Fern Druley, Mary Sriver, Robert Walgamuth. Edna Herrick, Rosalie Bauman, Richard Helvey, Donald Brindle, Jean Fitch. GRADE II CHESTER—Joe Baker, Annabelle Hanley, Max Heeler, Ralph Hester, Kldon Lambert, John Mor- ford. Donald Neher, Billy Nordman. Willodeane PottenKer. Eula Rohrer, Todd Schroll Douglas Shene- field. Manly Warren, Jeanne Werking. Pauline Hippensteel. SERVIA Arlene Caskey Donald Coble Mike Cornwell, Arthur Grindle, Robert McFarland, Wilber Miller, Joan Mowrer, Billy Dean Runkel’ Roland Weitzel, Jimmy Whiteman, Harold Young, NEW SALEM—Kenton Bechtold. Herman Betten Opal Branstator, Jean Clark, Lamoine Harrell, Leigh Jackson. Billy Meyer. Pat Schnepp LIBERTY MILLS—Ileana Fitch. Lloyd Druley, Evelyn Johnson. Gladys Enyeart, Elaine Helvey. Jack Brlneman Galen Frantz. GRADE III CHESTER—Buford Baker. Mary Brandenburg. Junior Crawford, Janet Dale, Dora Deckenau, Joe Ebbinghouse, Keith Freiden, Joann Garrison, Marie Hopp, Sharon Cline, Max Lefforge, Carl Metz- ger. Cleo Metzger. Gene Schroll, Joan Schafer. Frances Smith, Lee Thompson. Harry J. Walt her, Bonnie. L. Werking. Lail Kelly. SERVIA—Lucine Baker, Robert Cornwell. Merle Keaffaber] Virginia Orr, Marian Poer. Betty June Stellar, Lee Stellar. NEW SALEM—Jean Bechtold. Arlene Bet- ten. Mary R. Harrison. Clyde Kester. Margaret Krom. Doris Seheerer. LIBERTY MILLS_Max Co- blentz. Doris Walgamuth. Toddy Enyeart, I eon Frantz. Imogene Helvey, Joan Mallock. Kathrvn Tay- lor, Virgil Herrick. Bonnie Fitch. GRADE IV CHESTER— Luetta Christner, Jonas Blocker. Phyllis Bolinger. Gene Bowen, Heinz Dechenau, Ronald Garber. Edith Hippensteel, Mabel Marshal. Martha Overholser. Carl Peden, Joe Penrod, Mel- vin Smith. Joanne Werking. Billy Wright. Wilber Gump. Janette Rohrer. SERVIA — Ivan Airgood, Herman Coning. Richard Freiden, Jackie Grindle, Donald Keaffaber, Arden Thomas, Eugene Westa- fer, Naomi Whiteman, Delbert Young, Luther Young, Jean Erlewein. NEW SALEM—Richard Little, Galen Knecht, Geneva Kester, Gordon Clark, Omer Betten. Rex Meyers. Maxine Betten. LIBERTY MILLS—Marceleen Reed. Doris Helvey. Eugene Heeter, Phil Spann, Phyllis Frantz, Alice Gridley, Robert Helvey, Stanley Enyeart, Gerald Enyeart, Herald Enyeart. GRADE V CHESTER—Jeane Browne. Harold Bolinger, Russel Baker. Betty Crawford. Norman Clark, Charles Davis, Louis Dillman. HePn Garber. Jeane Garber. Beulah Grossnickle. Warren Garner. Ger- aldine Hartsough. Lewis Johnson. Hubert Judy, Joan Knapp. Robert Meehan, Dorothy Nordman, Kenneth Miller. William O’Hara. Byron Penrod. Dein Rohrer, Issac Studebaker, Junior Speicher, Julius Smith. Welden Smith. Vernon Werking, Elden Werking. SERVIA—Joe Conred. Lo-en Five- coate, Marvin Keaffaber. Eleanor Meyer, Bruce Partridge, Bonnie Ulrey. Lois Walters. NEW SALEM_ Doris Alexander. Madelyn Bechtold. Pertha Betten. Gene Felabom, Keith Schilling Gerald Morford, Dewayne Clark, Paul Kester. Charles Fisher Jr. LIBERTY MILLS—Peggy Judy, Carol Kissinger, Paul Miller, Phil Enyeart, Wayne Helvey, Donabelle Rinehart, Austin Aughinbaugh. GRADE VI CHESTER—Betty Blickenstaff. Donabe’le Brandenburg. Marjorie Coon, Rose Dillman. Doris Dean Dale. George Finch. Donald France. Marylin Garber, Dean Grossnickle. Coleen Heeter. Jack Heeter. Donald Harris. Arden Metzger. Billy Metzger. James Marshall, Donald Nordman, Dorothy Nic- cum. Doris Niccum. Lois Smith. Mary Thompson. Philip Werking, Ray Warren, Martha Hoover, Cleo Carter. Glenn Rohrer. Frederick Rohrer. Lois Floor, Joan Benefeil, Paul Cripe. SERVIA -Arthur Airgood, Richard Coning, Jame3 Freiden, Merle Freiden. Maxine Hoover, Maurice Little Bennv Reahard. Rex Runkel. Daniel Young. NEW SALEM—Paul Partridge, Virginia Meyers. Wil- liam Ulshafer, Dean Biehl. Charles Schnepp. Loren Yocum. Eugene Schaffer. LIBERTY MILLS________ Truman Enyeart. I averne Rager. Jean Kissinger. Billy Spann. Zelma Helvey. John Sriver. Lowell Johnson. Violet Walgamuth. Virgil Herrick, Phyllis Fitch. Frank Johnson. Baccalaureate Services SUNDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL 25, 1937 2:80 O’clock PROCESSIONAL INVOCATION .. RESPONSE .... SELECTION ... SERMON ...... SELECTION ... BENEDICTION . ............ “Romalne” Gounod High School Orchestra ..................................... Rev. Dale C. Beatty ............................. High School Mixed Chorus .... “In Joseph’s Lovely Garden” ............. Dickenson High School Mixed Chorus “Progress Through Patience” .......... Dr. J. R. Schutz “Remember Now Thy Creator” ....................... Adams High School Mixed Chorus .................................. Rev. H. L. Hart80ugh Commencement Exercises WEDNESDAY, EVENING, APRIL 28, 1937 8:00 O’clock MARCH ............... “Evanston Civic Band” ..... Josephine Turck Baker INVOCATION ............................................. Rev. H. R. Ogle SELECTION .................. “Student Prince” Sigmund Romberg ADDRESS .................. “Greatness vs Bigness” . Dr. John W. Holland Radio Station WLS—Chicago, Illinois MEDLEY ...................... “Yester Tunes” George Barnard Presentation of Class and Diplomas ........... Principal—Herman I. Shultz MEDLEY ................ “Our Unbroken Melodies” ......... George Skinner BENEDICTION ...................................... Kev. A- R- Eikenberry Music by Bailey’s Orchestra CALENDAR Aug. 28—With perspiration on our brows we came to school for our book lists. Aug. 31—We began our first “Heal Week” of school. Sept. 7—This was a much enjoyed Labor Day vacation. Oct. 19—Our peppy yell leaders were elected. Oct. 22-23—The Teachers' Institute brought to us another welcome vacation. Oct. 24—The Girl Reserve and Hi-Y put on a carnival which featured an ama- teur hour and a cake walk. Oct. 29—The eighth grade had a class party Oct. 30—After school the seventh grade had its class party and following that the Sophomores had theirs. Nov. 3—The Panthers defeated Roann. Nov. 6—We were defeated by one point at Akron. No. 13—Our boys were defeated by Lafon- taine. Nov. 20—Claypool was defeated by our Pan- thers. Nov. 24—The County Oratorical Contest, held here was won by Lagro. Nov. 27—The Clear Creek Bull Dogs were victorious over the Panthers. Dec. 4—In an unusual and exciting game we were defeated by Central. Dec. 9—In a game with the Alumni the Panthers were victorious. Dec. 11—The Laketon Tigers defeated the Panthers. Dec. 15—The “Tom Sawyer” Operetta was given by the grade students of the township. Dec. 18—We were defeated by Chippewa. Dec. 24 —We know this as the end of the puz- zling semester exams. Dec. 25 to Jan. 4—This was an anticipated Christmas vacation. Jan 4—Shade your eyes! Thelma Odum came to school wearing a diamond. Jan. 6—Bippus defeated our Panthers. Jan. 9—The Four-Way Tourney, in which Chester defeated Bippus, was play- ed off at Clear ('reek. Jan. 16—This was another victory for Lake- ton. Jan. 21-22-23—Chester lost to Chippewa in the County Tourney at Wabash. Jan. 26—The Panthers won an exciting game over the Central Trojans. Jan. 29—We lost to Beaver Dam much to the disappointment of Coach Merkle. 4 Feb. 4—The Donkey Basketball Game en- abled the students of Chester, North Manchester, and Laketon schools to see their teachers in less dignified positions than usual. Feh. 12—The Junior Class presented a three- act comedy “Second-Story Peggy.” Feb. 13—The Panthers won from Urbana. Feb. 15—The Girl Reserves gave a Mothers' and Daughters’ Banquet. Feb. 17—Jot Freeman came to school shod in his fathers’ house slippers. Was it an ingrown toe-nail or a blister, Jot? Feb. 19—Lagro defeated our boys. Feb. 20—South Whitley was surprised when our boys were victorious. Feb. 26—The Panthers were beaten by Lin- colnville. Feb. 27—Ruth Protzman, Helen Bollinger, Esther Blickenstaff, and Lee Smith participated in the County Latin Contest. Mar. 1-4—Mr. Huffman was very well be- haved. (Wifey took Mr. Searer’s place in room 101.) Mar. 2—A slight shaking which was noticed in the Study Hall caused the rad- iators and desks to tremble in their respective places. Mar. 4-5-6—Chester lost to Lafontaine in the Sectional Tourney at Wabash. Mar. 8-9-10—Mr. Shultz saw with only one eye. Mar. 17—The Girl Reserves entertained the Hi-Y. Mar. 19—A challenged Basket Ball game be- tween the Teachers and Merchants. Apr. 3—The Hi-Y Best Girl Banquet. April 9—The Senior Class gave “And Billy Disappeared.” Apr. 24—The Junior-Senior Reception. Apr. 25—Baccalaureate. Apr. 28—Commencement. Acknowledgements A great factor In the success of this publication has been the fine interest and support rendered by several individuals and firms associated with the staff in its work. To these individuals and firms the staff dedicates this page. To Mr. L. F. Rice and Mr. Lozier Rice of the Rice Studio, to Miss Ruby McMahan and Mr. Charles Ambridge of the Manchester Printing Company, and to Mr. G. C. Council of the Danville Engraving Co., the staff wishes to express their sincere appreciation for the very efficient, careful, and genial manner in which they handled the photography, printing, and engraving for the Annual. To the firms listed on the following pages and in the directory below, the stafT also wishes to say thank you. It is by your financial assistance that the class is able to make this publication. We recommend that our readers patronize these firms. AUTO SALKS LEEDY MOTOR COMPANY—Chevrolet PRISER AUTO SALES—Plymouth, DeSoto MINEAR BROS. — Ford AXTO LICENSE AUTO LICENSE BUREAU AUTO SERVICE RUSE AND BADSKEY MIKE’S SERVICE STATION PYRAMID OIL COMPANY PHILLIPS “66”—Liberty Mills ART COBLENTZ—Liberty Mills BANKS INDIANA LAWRENCE BANK AND TRUST CO. 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STRAUSS SON ICE CREAM ROHRER’S DOUBLE DIP SHOP ALL DRUG STORES JEWELRY FREEZE’S JEWELRY SHOP RUFLE’S JEWELRY SHOP HERFF-JONES COMPANY LUMBER ULREY LUMBER COMPANY LAWYERS RAYMOND BROOKS NEWS-PAPERS WABASH PLAIN DEALER PHOTOGRAPHS RICE’S STUDIO POULTRY H. S. EBBINGHOUSE NORTH MANCHESTER HATCHERY PRINTERS MANCHESTER PRINTING COMPANY EXCELSIOR PRESS RADIO JIM CROW’S RADIO and BARBER SHOP RESTAURANT HUFFMAN’S RESTAURANT FOUNDRY NORTH MANCHESTER FOUNDRY SCHOOL FURNITURE THE PEABODY SEATING COMPANY SHOES and SHOE REPAIR WIBLE’S SHOE STORE EBBINGHOUS BROS. NOAH BAKER AMERICAN SHOE REBUILDERS FOR 60 YEARS-- THE BEST IN IN SERVICE AND VALUE FEED COAL ICE J. W. STRAUSS SON PHONE 93 Students, Instructors and Chester Patrons We Appreciate Your Friendship L. P. URSCHEL SON Dry Goods—Hardware—Footwear—Floor Coverings Home Appliances Compliments of North Manchester Foundry Company Makers of Heating and Laundry Stoves Also Grey Iron Castings FEATHER BRAINED I’d hate to be a farmer, I guess I ought to know, I tried to raise some chickens, but the measly things won’t grow. The folks at our house laugh an' laugh. But I don’t think it any fun To plant a whole handful of feathers And not a chick, not one. CAN YOU ANSWER THESE? How mad is a wet hen? How quick is a flash? How sore is a boil? How pretty is a picture? How poor was Job's turkey? How hungry is a bear? How hot is blazes? How straight is a stick? How clear is a bell? How flat is a flitter? IMAGINE IF YOU CAN Mr. Searer and Miss Adams on a teeter-totter! Edna Zimpleman on stilts. Bang Boom!!!! Dorothy Shanahan without HIS Hi-Y pin! Mr. Shultz selling balloons! Elmer Rinehart without his CCC signs! Junior Judy using hair oil! Joanne Reiff not gazing over the study hall! Philip Weddle with Mr. Searer’s gold teeth! Blaine Richards not annoying the librarians! Three gentlemen teachers ce e- brating their birthday on March 13! Ahem!!!!! COMPLIMENTS OF Peabody Seating Company MANUFACTURERS SCHOOL FURNITURE AUDITORIUM SEATING FOLDING CHAIRS THE LADDER OF SUCCESS 100%-I have 90 %-I will . 80%-I can 70%-I think I can 60%-I think I might 50%-it’s possible 40%-I’ll think it over 30%-I wish I could 20%-I don’t know how 10%-I can’t 0%-I won’t AN ENGLISH TEST We’ll begin with box, the plural is boxes, But the plural of ox should be oxen not oxes. One fowl is a goose, but two are called geese, Yet the plural of mouse is never meese. You may find a lone mouse, or a whole nest of mice. But the plural of house is houses, not hice. If the plural of man is always men; Why shouldn’t the plural of pan be called pen? The cows in the may be called cows or kine, But a bow, if repeated, is never called bine; And the plural of vow is vows, not vine. If I 8peak of a foot and you show me two feet And I give you a boot, would a pair be called beet? If one is a tooth and a whole set are teeth? Why shouldn’t the plural of booth be called beeth? If the singular’s this, and plural these. Should the plural of kiss ever be written keese? We speak of a brother, and also of brethren. But though we say mother, we never say methren. Then the masculine pronouns are he, his. and him. But imagine the feminine, she. shis, and shim. So the English, I think you all will agree. Is the funniest language you ever did see. FOR GOOD LOOKING SENIORS ONLY ;po)|oouoa XjaA aje noj. I QKAJLS Hines Farm Equipment R E P A 1 R S HEADQUARTERS FOR McCORMICK-DEERING IMPLEMENTS TRUCKS, TRACTORS FERTILIZER “It Pleases Us to Please You” S E R V I C E Plymouth DeSoto Priser Auto Sales RHONE ««I---KOI WEST MAIN STREET NORTH MANCHESTER, INDIANA SALES SERVICE Equitable Life of New York SINCE 1859 Ask Paul Beam how a young man can get ahead financially. FHONES: Office 221; Residence 519 NO USE The first day of school for Ro- ger Airgood caused him to come home crying. His Mother: “What is the mat- ter. Roger?’’ Roger: “I won’t go back to school any more. I just don’t know anything. I can’t read, write, or spell.” The Indiana Lawrence Bank and Trust Company EACH ACCOUNT INSURED RY THE GOVERNMENT Ur TO 85000.00 RESOURCES $1,700,000.00 LEEDY MOTOR CO. Lubrication a Specialty Axles, Frames and Wheels Corrected Bodies and Fenders Straightened and Ducoed Motors Tuned with Besco Analyzer SALES SERVICE THE COMPLETE CAR Phone 45 OPEN DAY AND NIGHT GOOD WORK OUR SPECIALTY Manchester Printing Co. PRINTERS OF RAVELINGS Manchester College A Standard College: State Accredited. A member of the North Central Assoc- iation. A College of Liberal Arts with depart- ments of Education. Music, Art. Com- merce. Physical Education. A well organized Training School for Teachers of all subjects in high school and grades. A strong faculty of more than forty members assisted by the teachers of the city schools. An ideal city location and a whole- some environment, good college build- ings, equipment and student homes. An excellent school home for young people. Educational advantages many. Expenses very moderate. For catalogue and special inform- ation. address Otho Winger, President NORTH MANCHESTER, INDIANA A COLD PROPOSITION Slippery ice —very thin. Pretty girl —tumbled in, Saw a boy —on a bank, Gave a shriek. Then she sank. Boy on bank —heard hei shout, Jumped right in —and helped her out. Now lie’s hers Very nice, But—she had —to break the ice. Tho’ Chester days Have their delights They can’t compare With Sunday nights. (Dedicated to the Sophomores) She talks like a book Her admirers all say; What a pity she doesn’t Shut up the same way. (Dedicated to Guess Who??) “Are the absent ones present this morning?’’ Mr. Lorton. Freshmen’s faults are many; Eighths have only two— Everything they say. And everything they do! I’d rather be a could be, if I couldn’t be an are; For a could be is a may be, With a chance of touching par. I’d rather be a has been. Than a might have been by far; For a might have been has never been, But a has been was once an are. The saddest sign on road or street: “Concrete ends—4 00 feet.” WESTIN G HOUSE RANGES REFRIGERATORS A THE POET Joe (Karn) is the poet, RADIOS T) . f The people they know it. Because his feet show it— RUPPEL ELECTRIC I They are long fellows. SHOP 508 W. Second Street All PERSONALS NORTH MANCHESTER Occasions Farm Wiring Contracting “Much Ado About Nothing”— Sophomores on the night before Exams. Our Specialty “The Winning Lady”—All of ’em. “Excelsior” (higher)—Seniors. Jim Crow “He is a coward who dares not Radio and Barber Shop be in the dark with two or three” — -Dale Cline. QUALITY HAIRCUTS—25c “Man is known by the love let- EXCELSIOR PRESS and ters he keeps.”—Ga’en Brindle. EXPERT RADIO SERVICE A reserved lover, it is said, al- 1107 X. SYCAMORE ST. ways makes a suspicious hus- band.”— Mr. Shanahan. Phone «89-5 “No girlie for me.” — Russell M or ford. QUALITY JOB PRINTING PYRAMID OIL CO. PHONE 245 NORTH MANCHESTER, IND. MY TIN LIZZIE Black body. Orange wheels, Fenders loose. North Away it reels. Manchester Hatchery ART COBLENTZ It runs over hills H. H. Baumgartner. Mgr. GARAGE — MACHINE SHOP And it runs over dales Runs over pigs QUALITY CHICKS LIBERTY MILLS And puppy dog tails. al Popular Prices Phone 58-RI Day or Night No top. Rumble seat; On the whole It’s hard to beat. Poultry Supplies and Remedies Phone 733 002 W. Main St. MIKE’S STANDARD STATION The American Shoe FAME Rebuilders The heights of great men reached “Come Over and See Me TWO DOORS EAST OF BANK and kept Sometime” Were not attained by sudden flight, But they, while their campanions CRYSTAL ICE Company slept. Save with Safety Were toiling upward in the night. Carson C. Priser, Prop. at COAL — ICE— GRAVEL MARKS’ TRUCKING PHONE 15« SIX MONTHS OK WEATHER Rexall Drug Store Office—303 E. Main St. January—Freezes. February—Wheezes. March—Breezes. April—Sneezes. VivLDeane Beauty Shoppe MINEAR BROS. May—Eases. LIBERTY MILLS June—Pleases. Satisfactory Beauty Service to AUTHORIZED FORD SALES Meet Your Personal Needs AND SERVICE Vivian Reiff Willodean Keaffaber CONGRATULATIONS Admiration Hosiery from AUTOGRAPHS Honest Shoes—Correctly Fit Stylish Patterns RAYMOND BROOKS LAWYER THE ACE STORE IVAN LITTLE HARDWARE! Paints—I’ipe an l Fittings Home Needs—Electrical Supplies ACE SETS THE PACE OPPENHEI M’S 111 North Manchester Since 187« WATCHES DIAMONDS ICE CREAM SILVERWARE For All Occasions GIFT NOVELTIES Malted Milks FREEZE JEWERLY STORE ROHRER’S DOUBLE-DIP SHOP BETTER LIGHT FOR BETTER SIGHT HERFF-JONES Company Class Jewelry, Invitations Northern Indiana Power and Diplomas Company L. A. Warner, Representative The Best Place MORRIS 5, 10 to $1.00 for Photo’s HEADQUARTERS After All is FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES SHOP WITH US R I C E’ S CANDY IS OLD FASHIONED STUDIO BUT WE SELL IT ULREY LUMBER and HANSON’S SUPPLY COMPANY NORTH MANCHESTER BUILDING MATERIAL HARDWOOD LUMBER PHONE 4 Exclusive Women’s Store PHONE 407 RUFLE’S Jewelry Store PHILLIPS “96” GAS OILS AUTOGRAPHS The Leader for 45 Years Ohmart’s Service Station LARGEST STOCK IN WABASH Lunch, Tobacco Recreation COUNTY LIBERTY MILLS Dr. W. K. DAMRON NOAH BAKER SHOE REBUILDING DENTIST and Res. Phone 7 LAWN MOWER GRINDING X-RAY Office Phone 7 One Half Block South of College CONGRATULATIONS Try The ECONOMY AND REST WISHES First TO THE CLASS OF 1937 FOR QUALITY — LOW PRICES Auto License Bureau COURTEOUS SERVICE GRACE WRIGHT ECONOMY DRUG Store CLEANING PRESSING RUSE and BADSKEY V SUITS MADE TO MEASURE STANDARD SERVICE OTHO E. HILL Mill and Main Street Phone 129 ATLAS TIRES ACCESSORIES 219 EAST MAIN ST. COMPLETE LUBRICATION • DYEING REPAIRING “SERVICE WITH A SMILE’ UPTOWN BURDGFS BEAUTY SHOPPE 203 Main Street DRUGS GIFTS “THE SHOP THAT SATISFIES” DRUG SUNDRIES Quality Work at Reasonable BOOKS STATIONERY Prices The Drug Store on the Corner Bee Wible, Prop. PHONE 432 AUTOGRAPHS KRAMER’S FRAME’S HARDWARE Insured Your Community’s Leading DRY CLEANING Vendor of Values Phone 752 NORTH MANCHESTER WONDERLY REIFF Congratulations and Heartiest Good Wishes GROCERIES to the Class of 1027 The and HARTING FURNITURE HOME KILLED MEATS Company NORTH MANCHESTER, IND. Opportunity Doesn’t Knock HUFFMAN’S Restaurant it Rings on the Telephone. HOME OF GOOD EATS PHONE 200 Northern Indiana WALNUT STREET Telephone Company PARIS FASHION SHOES BITTERSWEET FOR WOMEN POULTRY FARM WALK-OVER SHOES For FOR MEN QUALITY LEGHORN CHICKS WIBLE’S SHOE STORE H. S. EBBJNGHOUSE AUTOGRAPHS BEN FRANKLIN STORE 5 $1.00 and and 10 up TO KEEP UP WITH WABASH COUNTY NEWS Subscribe to the Wabash Plain Dealer and TIMES STAR “Making New Friends and Keeping the Old Wabash County Farm Bureau Is Ready to Serve You With Farm Supplies at Your Door GRAIN FEED SEEDS HARNESS FERTILIZER FENCE COAL TWINE PAINT GASOLINE IMPLEMENTS TRACTORS KEROSENE OILS MARTHA MARIE’S BEAUTY SALON SAYS IT ALWAYS PAYS TO LOOK WELL COMPLIMENTS OF THE OPERATORS MARTHA MARIE SUTTER GRACE REIKEN 12fl% Main St. North Manchester EEL RIVER CREAMERY ORAL LOWER, Proprietor Nottingham Fabrics IT PAYS TO BUY GOOD CLOTHES You’ll Find Our Prices Reasonable, Come in and look Around, You’ll Not be Urged to Buy. “SATISFACTION GUARANTEED OR YOUR MONEY BACK” New Suits New Hats New Shoes BRADY’S New Shirts New Neckwear New Hosiery a N3 3 HI ) THE END